PALATO CAFÉ
915 17TH ST STE 101 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Beef and chicken empanadas at front counter. Operator added time **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
02C-04-5Intermediate – Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Hummus in reach in cooler
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At front counter hand sink
Basic 2
16-55-4Basic – Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish washer is not sanitizing properly. Machine not in use at time of inspection. Operator will use 3CM until fixed
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Turkey sitting out on counter. Advised operator to thaw under refrigeration or under running water
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:51 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.